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Govt establishes CCUS fund

30th September 2021

By: Esmarie Iannucci

Creamer Media Senior Deputy Editor: Australasia

     

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PERTH (miningweekly.com) – The Australia government has committed A$250-million in funding to a new programme that will turbocharge the development of commercial-scale carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) projects and hubs across Australia and create up to 1 500 jobs.

The CCUS Hubs and Technologies Programme will operate across two streams, with A$100-million to support the design and construction of carbon capture hubs and shared infrastructure, and A$150-million to support research and commercialisation of carbon capture technologies and identify viable carbon storage sites.

Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Angus Taylor said driving down the cost of storing carbon underground was an important element of government's 'technology not taxes' approach to reducing emissions.

“The projects supported by the CCUS Hubs and Technologies Programme will boost delivery of long-term emissions reductions while generating new jobs across the country, particularly for regional Australia,” Taylor said.

The Minister noted that analysis by the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows that half the global reductions required to achieve net zero will come from technologies that are not yet ready for commercial deployment.

“That’s why we’re partnering with industry to accelerate new projects and unlock the emissions and economic benefits of carbon capture technology. The IEA and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change both regard carbon capture technologies as essential to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.

“Australia already has one of the world’s largest carbon capture facilities and these technologies could substantially reduce emissions from industry in the future.

“By supporting the development of Clean Hydrogen Industrial Hubs and clean liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, we are giving Australian energy exports a competitive edge in our region.”

Minister for Resources and Water Keith Pitt said the technology will support the ongoing use of Australia’s abundant natural resources, including coal. 

“Technology like this will be the key to further reducing emissions and ensure our resources will play an important role in providing Australia, and the world’s, energy needs,” Pitt said.

“Australia has shown that a reduction in emissions can be achieved alongside a strong resources sector and this technology will ensure it continues to make a significant contribution to our economy and jobs for decades to come.”

Projects supported by the programme will be expected to be fully operational by 2029, with co-investment from international partners and state and territory governments strongly encouraged.

The programme builds on the success of the A$50-million CCUS Development Fund and is expected to strengthen collaboration with a range of countries including the US, the UK, Japan and Singapore, who are also investing in carbon capture technologies. 

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

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